Important notice for all students who travel to school via Te Aroha Street

From Monday 22 April for four weeks, a short section of Te Aroha St where it meets Peachgrove Rd will be closed. During this time there will be a detour in place via Bond St and Bains Ave (see attached map).

Traffic will still be able to travel along Peachgrove Rd and access Ruakura Rd, as well as turning from Ruakura Rd on to Peachgrove Rd. Pedestrian and cycle access across Te Aroha St will be maintained throughout.

The closure to this key city intersection as part of the Ring Road project will allow road strengthening work to take place so the intersection can withstand future traffic volumes. The work is being done under a road closure rather than stop/go traffic control because of the restricted area, and it will also mean it can be done more quickly. City Development Manager Andrew Parsons says: “To minimise disruptions two of the four-week closure is during the school holidays. However delays and disruptions are unavoidable and we ask motorists to avoid the intersection if possible. Thanks to all for their ongoing patience while this work is done to making getting around our city easier now and into the future.”

Regards